The big-name acts at Lollapalooza always boast large personalities. For Lolla 2012, however, "big" would be an understatement. The lineup announced early Wednesday for the Aug. 3-5 fest in Grant Park includes former bat eater and permanent prince of darkness Ozzy Osbourne fronting Black Sabbath; Florence Welch, who seems to harness mystical spells while turning every Florence and the Machine song into a soaring anthem; and the howling Cedric Bixler-Zavala...

The big-name acts at Lollapalooza always boast large personalities. For Lolla 2012, however, "big" would be an understatement. The lineup announced early Wednesday for the Aug. 3-5 fest in Grant Park includes former bat eater and permanent prince of darkness Ozzy Osbourne fronting Black Sabbath; Florence Welch, who seems to harness mystical spells while turning every Florence and the Machine song into a soaring anthem; and the howling Cedric Bixler-Zavala...

** (out of 4) (Fat Possum Records) If the sophomore effort from the husband-wife team Tennis were an activity, it would be something along the lines of buying a new pair of socks or browsing through an antique store--a fine way to pass the time, but not something to get your heart racing. The Denver band wrote its full-length debut “Cape Dory” during a 7-month sailing voyage. While they're probably the envy of every hipster on the block (seriously, how anti-mainstream is a sailboat?

We can't possibly argue over what is obviously the best music we heard in 2011. Wait, yes we can. RedEye's Sound Board, made up of 10 staff members who fancy themselves to be music connoisseurs, has named their picks for the year's best albums and songs. Fans of Cults and Adele, you will enjoy the song list . Rex Chekal Phantogram, "Don't Move" An upbeat alternative to last year's "Mouthful of Diamonds. " A must for strutting down Michigan Ave. Little Dragon, "Please Turn" Vibey synth sounds and a great dance...

So many bands! So many decisions! Before you panic, we're here to help. Andy Downing Friday Absolute must-see: Father John Misty (3:15-4:15 p.m. at Lake Shore stage). The former Fleet Fox writes songs that can bust your gut or break your heart. Absolute must-not see: Lance Herbstrong (7:30-8:15 p.m. at Petrillo stage). Because the only thing worse than the awful, awful name is the music. Hardest decision: Queens of the Stone Age (6:15-7:30 p.m. at Bud Light stage)

So many bands! So many decisions! Before you panic, we're here to help. Here's some must-see (and missable) picks from our music crew to help you plot out your weekend. And even we can't agree on everything! (Except for Chance the Rapper, that is.) Andy Downing Friday Absolute must-see: Father John Misty (3:15-4:15 p.m., Lake Shore stage). The former Fleet Fox writes songs that can bust your gut or break your heart. Absolute must-not see: Lance Herbstrong (7:30-8:15 p.m.,...